Drop 40L Backpack Designed by Dan Durston

Mar 12, 2020

Will there be a shipping delay due to the Coronavirus?

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Mar 26, 2020

No one from Drop acknowledged/answered this. With everything going on, I think it’s not shipping as stated. TOTALLY understand that, just wish I could have had an answer or even a response. That does bother me.

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Mar 31, 2020

Tbrad425I don't think Drop ever answers in the Q&A. Seemingly they just have the Q&A for discussion within the community (making it not much different than the "discussion" section). I tried to answer this a couple weeks ago in the discussion (link) but I don't have inside info on where things are at. I agree with you that an update from Drop would be appropriate, given that the estimated ship date is rapidly approaching (April 4) and all the uncertainty going on with the virus. With other drops, we have seen updates from them in the past when there are delays, so I expect it won't be long until we either see this ship or get an update. I don't think they would let it be late (post April 4) and without an update, so hopefully we get some clarity this week. I sent them an email last week to ask about this topic, so I will also update here if I hear back from them.

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Mar 31, 2020

dandurstonI know you don't control this part of the process and I appreciate you taking time to respond to me. I really thought that Drop did monitor and answer the Q&A section, so thank you for setting me straight on that. There really should be a way to ask them questions directly, seems like an area they could definitely improve. I'm really looking forward to receiving this pack. Granted I can't take it out for awhile, but I will have fun trying different load configurations until then. Again, thank you for the response. Stay healthy and God bless!

Mar 31, 2020

Tbrad425It should work to get in touch if you go to your profile and click "transactions" -> "active" -> "contact support". No guarantee they respond but that message should go to them.

Mar 31, 2020

dandurstonYou're the man! I'll try it.

Mar 31, 2020

dandurstonI just got a reply. Shipping will be delayed by a few additional days and I can deal with that. Thank you for the advice.

Mar 31, 2020

Tbrad425If it's just "a few additional days" that's pretty good considering the world these days! Maybe a week late?

Mar 31, 2020

dandurstonThey said a few additional days, but I can deal with a week. Like you said, there is a lot going on.

EZ_living

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Apr 7, 2020

dandurstondrop is mystifyingly bad at communication.

michael.smith

Apr 20, 2020

Tbrad425I take it we are all still waiting?

Apr 20, 2020

michael.smithI think you take it right.

Apr 20, 2020

michael.smithYeah. About 10 days ago they said late April. So hopefully just another week.

michael.smith

May 7, 2020

Tbrad425FYI - We’re back with an update on the Durston 40L Backpack. After production initially wrapped up, our vendor found that parts of the straps weren’t made to spec. As a result, the vendor is remaking them, which now puts us at a new estimated ship date of mid-June.

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KirkD

Jul 14, 2020

Mine was shipped within 24 hours

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LiveHungryDieFull

May 15, 2020

Any chance a bear vault would fit?

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dgerken81

May 27, 2020

Bumping this question. I am curious how a BV500 would fit or be strapped on this pack?

Nov 13, 2019

How does this backpack work for regular travel or is this mostly just for backpacking?

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Mar 11, 2020

The backpack also works for regular travel, where features like the quick access pockets can be handy for accessing your items on the move. Where it differs from a regular travel pack is that it does place an emphasis on saving weight, so the fabrics are not as durable as typical luggage fabrics, nor is it as heavily padded as some travel backpacks are that don't worry about weight.

nicolamawson

Jul 13, 2020

Any women tried this pack out? Wondering what the fit would be like versus a UL pack designed for women. (Love my xmid 2p tent by the way!)

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